You Deserve to Succeed with Amanda Jarosik - Access Denied S2 Ep 3

In this week's episode of Access Denied, Jessica Ping interviews Amanda Jarosik, a second-year medical student with a passion for music and mental health advocacy. They discuss Amanda's journey through medical school, the challenges of the application process, and the importance of finding joy and connection in life. Amanda shares her experiences with music, her creative pursuits, and the significance of self-advocacy in the medical field. The conversation emphasizes the power of positivity, the impact of personal growth, and the importance of pursuing one's dreams despite challenges.Check Out Amanda!Buy Amanda's Book, The Dream - https://a.co/d/hl0RCtSInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/amandasartrx/MERCH!https://accessdeniedpod.creator-spring.com/Follow Access Denied on social! Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/accessdeniedpod/⁠⁠⁠TikTok - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@accessdeniedpod⁠⁠⁠YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AccessDeniedPodFollow host Jessica Jordan on social!Website - ⁠⁠⁠https://therollingexplorer.com/⁠⁠⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therollingexplorer/⁠⁠⁠Music Page - https://www.instagram.com/jessicajordanping/TikTok - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@therollingexplorer⁠⁠⁠YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@therollingexplorerIntro and Outro Music Production by JP Warner Sound:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jpwarnersound.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jpwarnersound/Takeaways- Amanda is a second-year medical student with a passion for psychiatry.- She emphasizes the importance of mental health advocacy and LGBTQ support.- Music plays a significant role in her life, helping her connect with others.- The application process for medical school can be long and challenging.- Rejection can lead to reflection and personal growth.- Finding joy in chaos is essential for well-being.- Self-advocacy is crucial in navigating the medical field as a woman.- Amanda wrote a book during the pandemic, highlighting her creative side.- She believes every act of kindness matters in making a difference.- Taking leaps of faith can lead to fulfilling experiences.